NIGERIA: Imo State Weekly, September 14-20, 2012

COMPILED BY AMBROSE EHIRIM

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Gun Running - NSDC Clears Abba Moro of Involvement

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSDC) has cleared the Minister of Interior Comrade Abba Moro from alleged gun running, saying that he actually handed over the arms to the Corps.

Robbers at Ahukwu open fire on travellers, injure five

Nation Evening Express gathered that the victims were mostly passengers who were travelling from Port Harcourt to Owerri, the Imo State capital.Eyewitness account of the incident indicated that they fell victim to a four-man gang, which laid ambush at the notorious spot (Ahukwu), a boundary between Ozuaha and Ubima communities, which has become a 'checkpoint' for robbers who mostly target Owerri and Lagos buses.

APGA UK Hails Orji

Following his interview with a national daily, former Abia governor Orji Uzor Kalu was recently commended by APGA (All Progressive Grand Alliance) UK who likened him to a leader betrayed by his people.

Levi Ajuonoma buried in Imo state

The burial ceremony of late Levi Ajuonoma, a former broadcaster and Group General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) held on Friday, September 14, 2012 in his hometown, Awalla autonomous community near Isiekenesi in Ideato-South Local Government Area of Imo State.

Osas wants out of Owerri

Heartland forward, Jolly Osas is a major doubt to resume at the Naze Millionaires' camp on September 24 for the 2012/2013 NPL season. The petite goal-poacher was instrumental in his side's 2-1 Cup win against Lobi Stars in Lagos as well as the Caf Confederation Cup and league campaign.

Soldiers Kill Four Suspected Hoodlums In Owerri

SOLDIERS yesterday shot dead four persons suspected to be bandits at a popular ground opposite Holy Ghost College, Owerri, near Assumpta Catholic Cathedral, Owerri, the Imo State capital.

South East govs begin work against socio-economic crimes

The recent meeting of South East Governors’ Forum (SEGF) in Enugu not only raised the stakes for the fight against criminality in the zone, it also raised concerns about the ability of the five governors to gel on any positive venture.

Presidency and Ndigbos’ dilemma

NDIGBO are one of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria who have always cried the loudest against the perceived injustice against them in the country. The people of the Southeast geo-political zone were so furious over the alleged perpetual subjugation that the ex-Biafran leader, the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu had to lead a war of rebellion against the constituted authority, calling for a secession in 1967.

Criticisms trail Imo lawmakers’ foreign trip

The Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Chief Lyden Amajirionwu, alleged that the lawmakers went on the trip to delay the swearing-in of the PDP member-elect, Chief Eugene Dibiagwu.

ALGON: No Going Back on Financial Autonomy

The chairmen of local government areas in the country yesterday said they have resolved to canvass for financial autonomy for the third tier of government in the on-going constitution amendment process.

Abductors of Imo dep gov’s aide demand N40m

THE abductors of Emenike Ihekwuaba, the Principal Secretary to the Imo State Deputy Governor, Jude Agbaso, have demanded about N40 million before they can release their victim, a source told The Guardian yesterday.

Igbo will field presidential candidate in 2015 –APGA national chairman

National chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh, in a recent chat with reporters in Enugu warned Igbo elite against endorsing any candidate ahead of the 2015 presidential election. He said that APGA and Igbo are interested in the plum job and are getting ready to present a credible candidate for the election.

I’m confused, overwhelmed, says Ajuonuma’s widow

People trickled into Harbour Point Events Centre, off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos. Security personnel frisked all the guests. The mood was sober. It was the venue of a service of songs held yesterday for the late Dr. Levi Chibuike Ajuonuma, who died in the June 3 Dana Air plane crash.